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    Any new coupon code for XPS 15z on Dell.com?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by mckenfry, Jun 4, 2011.

  1. mckenfry

    mckenfry Notebook Guru

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    I want to buy new laptop XPS 15z. Do you know if there is any voucher code to get a discount? Thank you so much.
     
    mckenfry, Jun 4, 2011
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    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    Unfortunately all I was able to find was a free shipping coupon HLSKSR06S9ZG0F.

    Also note that if you buy this laptop, you need to make sure that you get one with the 1080p screen. Avoid the 720p screen.
     
    edit1754, Jun 5, 2011
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    mckenfry Notebook Guru

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    Why can't I buy 720p one? is it really bad on the screen. Could you please give me a reason for it. Do you think it's worth to buy xps 15z then? or should I just go for xps 15 or xps 17 instead?

    Sorry for many questions.

    Thank you.
     
    mckenfry, Jun 5, 2011
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    edit1754 Notebook Prophet

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    The 1080p screen is only $100 more, and for a laptop that you will keep for a while, it's a very marginal cost that makes a huge difference.

    1366x768 (720p) is a poor resolution for the 15.6" screen size, so items on-screen will be very large and not much will fit on the screen. Combine this with the fact that the 720p screens Dell uses are known for very poor image quality and viewing angles, especially in their XPS line. It's hard to emphasize how important the screen upgrade is and how much of a difference the upgrade makes, until you compare the screens.

    1920x1080 (1080p) gives you more screen space on top of the inherently better image quality of the 1920x1080 display panel. Side-by-side windows will be simple on the 1920x1080 display, barely even possible on the 1366x768 display.

    If you have to choose between 720p XPS 15z and 1080p XPS 15, go for the regular XPS 15. In fact, the regular XPS 15 does have a $100-off coupon code 0QZNX8B2J326BZ so you can use that code to make sure you can afford the screen upgrade on the regular XPS 15. Plus, the regular XPS 15 has a better 1080p screen than the XPS 15z, but the one in the XPS 15z is still good.
     
    edit1754, Jun 5, 2011
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    ronss Notebook Evangelist

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    i saw one at frys, and its nice...i just wished it was 16incher , i don,t like 15.6 inch laptops....
     
    ronss, Jul 26, 2011
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    i realy need one cupon for 15z for US market :)

    PM me please
     
    DJWoX, Jul 28, 2011
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    jaguare Notebook Consultant

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    Edit1754 - I would think the people who chose the 15z did so because of what it looks like. Choosing the XPS 15 would not be an option for these people.
     
    jaguare, Jul 28, 2011
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